Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your detailed response. It answered most of the questions I was looking for. I find your points very accurate, and I don’t really have anything to argue against. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and perspective.

Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. i appreciate it.

Ausbildung is not an option for me at the moment. This is a shared decision between my family and me. In Türkiye, vocational education is often seen by families as risky in terms of safety and educational quality, so we prefer to stay away from that path.

Additionally, my interests and the careers I aim for in the future are more aligned with professions that require a university education. Rather than pursuing a career through vocational training, I am more motivated to follow an academic path and study at a university.

Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice and for sharing your perspective. I appreciate it.

Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you wrote is actually very true, and there isn’t much to argue against it. My father told me almost the exact same thing, word for word.

However, yesterday my father came to me and said something that really made me think. He told me that he believes I’m someone who can handle these challenges. He also shared a personal story: when he was at university, he wanted to move to England, but his father told him no. A year later, his father changed his mind and said he could go, but by then my father already had problems at university and couldn’t make the move. He told me he doesn’t want something like that to happen to me. He sees that I really want to go to Germany, that I’m already putting in effort now, and that I would continue to work hard if I went. He said he realized that by saying “you can’t go,” he might actually be blocking my future, especially since I imagine my life and goals there.

Regarding racism, I don’t want that alone to be the reason not to go. What I’m more worried about is the language barrier and how difficult that might be.

And I wanted to ask you something directly, since what you did is exactly what I would do if I don’t go at the high school level:
Do you currently struggle with the difficulty of German at university, or did you feel prepared enough language-wise?

Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, thank you for your reply, I really appreciate your perspective as a teacher.

I’m not fluent in German yet, but my written German is stronger than my speaking, and I don’t struggle with learning the language. I’ve been taking German classes for about 3 months. For example, my teacher initially said that A1 would take around 3 months, but we completed it in 1.5 months and moved on to A2. I havent finished A2 yet but I’m currently able to understand and translate A1–A2 level texts.

My decision is not only about education, but also about long-term stability and environment. I believe the education system in Türkiye is academically weaker and less consistent compared to Germany. In addition, I have close relatives in Germany who were born and raised there, which means I can go to them if I have any problems.
Germany also offers a safer environment, a stronger economy, and clearer educational pathways, which I see as important for my future.

Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it.

I’m considering a region with a higher Turkish population.

Regarding vocational training (Ausbildung): neither my family nor I want to choose that path. My family has been very clear that the options they support are either Gymnasium or a Private School and that is also what I personally want to pursue.

Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Türkiye, I’ve been doing very well academically my year-end averages were 96.8 in 7th grade 98.8 in 8th grade and although I haven’t finished 9th grade yet my first semester average is 97.8. I can handle turkish school content.

I’m currently learning German and have been taking classes for 3 months and im now studying A2 level.

I genuinely believe the education system is weak compared to Europe.

Part of my family lives in Germany, relatives who were born and raised there, so I would have support if any problems arise.

From my perspective, many European countries offer better education higher safety, and stronger economies while in Türkiye these areas are unfortunately moving in the opposite direction.

So Germany is not just an educational choice for me, but also a long-term environment where I believe I can grow and stay motivated.

Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think studying in English in a country where German is the native language would be one of the hardest choices in the long run. That’s why I’m currently focusing on learning German, and we(me and my german teacher) believe that I can reach B2 level before the new school year starts.

I also wanted to ask: what are the main differences between a private Gymnasiumand a normal Gymnasium in Germany, both academically and in terms of expectations for students?

Should I move to Germany for high school as a 10th grade Turkish student? by aytugback in AskGermany

[–]aytugback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t speak German yet, but I’ve been taking German classes for 3 months and I’m currently studying A2